Wedding guest inspiration

The wedding season is here and I have been seeing lots of retailers advertising their wedding guest picks, so thought I would share some of my favourites with you.

As I have a fairly broad readership and I am a bit of an inbetweeny  myself I have included a broad range of size options but the sizes available are below the pictures to avoid frustrations.

Phase Eight

Phase Eight carry up to a size 20 and their jersey dresses I especially get on well with as my bust is a bit bigger than a 20 in materials with no give.
They have the most stunning selection of dresses!

They actually have a Wedding boutique section on the site HERE

This is by far my favourite, it is just do beautiful in the details, the mandarin collar and the buttons, and the beautiful muted colours are perfect for a spring wedding.

YOKO DRESS £99

Size 8-20

Next on my list is this stunning Navy and floral dressI love the dark background and the pretty colours of the flowers.

Vintage Floral Dress £99

Size 8-20

My next choice is this sexy little number which would be perfect for an evening guest.

Marie Lace Dress £120

Size 8-20

My Last dress selection from Phase Eight is a Maxi, I love their jersey maxi most fit fairly well on someone up to a size 22

Peony Print Maxi Dress £120

Size 8-20

Accessories are fabulous from Phase 8

Amazing Fascinators

Gorgeous Bags

Fabulous Jewellery

Another place I love to shop for a wedding outfit is Debenhams, they have a very good size range.

Debenhams also have an amazing range of accessories and shoes, its perfect for a one stop shop without all the faffing!

The first dress that has caught my eye is this beautiful broderie prom dress.

Navy broderie prom dress £59

Size 8-24

Next is this pretty spot print dress with a pleated skirt, so simple and pretty!

Pearl Polka Dot Dress £159

Size 10-24

I love the next dress, it is bang on the Monochrome trend and just a little different, could be easily brightened up with match accessories in a strong colour.

Block Print Jersey Dress £99

Size 12-24

Simply Be

Simply be are a godsend for me and many plus size women, the size ranges are fantastic.

My first choice is this gorgeous floral number which is so pretty for a springtime wedding.

Joanna Hope Print Dress £89

Size 12-32

Next is something for an evening guest, it is a dark base but the sparkle makes it suitable for the evening.

Sequin Embellished Tunic Dress £99

Size 14-32

This next dress is from Joanna Hope and is available in standard and petite length which is perfect for short arses like me!

Print Peplum Dress £140

Size 12-32

I love the vibrant colour of the this last dress.

Rise Grace Bead Neck Dress £60

Size 14-32

DO you have any weddings this sumer?

Mhairi

Fatshin Faceoff - Floral Dress

This weeks Fatshion Faceoff was chosen by me and unfortunately I am so unwell today that I haven't managed to take any photos, so I am being a little naughty and showing you some older photos of me in my various floral dresses, the first is my newest dress and one of the favourites in my wardrobe.

I bought it from Simply Be not really knowing if I would like it but when it arrived I fell in love with it instantly, it is the Fit and flare mirror print dress form Simply Be and is inspired by D&G, it is not often us fatties get something so pretty and on trend! It is fully lined and a very nice material that is quite stiff, but not restricting.

Simply Be Fit and Flare Dress £70

My second floral dress is this beautiful maxi which I purchased with the gift voucher I received from Becky of http://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com/ for filling out her survey, she ran a prize draw for everyone who filled it out.
I adore this dress but Haven't had much use of it yet as it is very long and I need to get it taken up a bit first, so will be getting it sorted soon, as I want to wear it this winter with long sleeved tops to and jumpers as it will cheer up my winter wardrobe!

Yours Clothing Navy Bird Print Maxi Dress £35

 My last floral Item is my Glamourosa tunic from Simply be which has a little ditzy floral print on it that is very pretty, I have had my tunic all summer and worn it to death and it it is now a bit too big for me, but I don't want to let it go so have been wearing it with a wide belt to cinch it in a bit.
If like me you have an ample bust the Glamourosa range is very good.
This one isn't available anymore but there is a purple long sleeved one available Here

So ladies do you do floral, do you like bold or discrete florals let me know below, and make sure you check out the other gorgeous ladies in there florals!

Dani: DIY Fatshion http://www.diyfatshion.com

Hanna: The Wardrobe Challenge http://thewardrobechallenge.co.uk/

Mouna: Brussels Fatshion http://www.brusselsfatshion.com

Olivia: Wait Until The Sunset http://www.waituntilthesunset.com 

Evans Collection - Phase Two

Collection Phase Two

Evans Collection is now in its third year and I have to say I am finding myself drawn to more and more pieces, below is a selection of the SS12 second phase which is due out this saturday.

1. Black cotton dress £75  2. Jade Strapless Dress £90 3. DK Tan Lace Dress £55 

4. White Lace Dress £80 5. Back Lace Dress 6. Floral Shirt £45 

7. Blue Maxi Skirt £45 8. Floral Tunic £50 9. Nude Laser Cut Top £35

I am in love with the Tan Lace Dress, and the black lace dress as both seem so versatile, I have a wedding in november and I am tempted by both of these as they are both so classic and sexy.

The have added some fabulous on trend aqua colouring into the collection, this does it for me simply because it is my favourite colour, and while the floral blouse isn't my usual cup of tea, it does look mazing in the PR shots.

I have added a selection of the PR shots below to show you how they have styled them, I am hoping I can get hold of an item from the collection at some point in the future as I really want to see if the quality is worth the price.

Some time next week I think I will head in store and try on some of my favourite items and see what I love.

Have you bought any items from the collection, do you love it?

Mhairi

xxx